Tax collections continued to increase in the Grand Valley through the first two months of 2020, a measure of higher retail sales compared to the same span in 2019. Lodging tax collections in Grand Junction, an indicator of hotel and motel stays, also increased. Numbers aren’t yet available, though, to indicate to what extent the […]
A federal agency offers loans to small businesses in Colorado affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of economic injury disaster loans of up to $2 million in all 64 Colorado counties. “Local small businesses are bearing the brunt of that impact and facing a severe decline in customer […]
Networks Unlimited has merged with Lorimer Network Research to offer more information technology services in a larger geographic area. With offices in Grand Junction and Montrose, Networks Unlimited serves a total of more than 2,000 clients in 39 states. Based in Ouray, Lorimer Network Research serves a total of more than 300 clients in Southwest […]
Businesses and organizations were recognized for their roles in a campaign that raised more than $900,000 for United Way of Mesa County. As of March 12, the latest campaign had raised $905,994. Most of the money comes from employee workplace contributions and individual donations. Foundation support and proceeds from the Home Loan Taste of the […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has edged up, but the latest results don’t reflect what could be the substantial effects of a coronavirus pandemic. “Declines in stock prices, consumers’ outlook on economic conditions, manufacturing new orders, average workweek in manufacturing and rising unemployment claims will begin to negatively impact the economy. As a result, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A seasonal spike in the monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County was less pronounced, but the outlook for 2020 remains uncertain given the implications of the coronavirus outbreak. “This is such uncharted territory,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. The seasonally unadjusted unemployment […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times At first glance, the charts resemble a mountain range with peaks and valleys, the ups and downs sometimes precipitous and sometimes gentle. A closer look reveals the bars represent 30 years of history for the Mesa County real estate market, their heights varying with the number of transactions and combined […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Shane Phillips foresees a lot of opportunities for investing in opportunity zones. The company for which Phillips works invested in townhomes under construction in Grand Junction and is evaluating additional projects in the Grand Valley. It’s part of an effort he said enables investors to take advantage of tax incentives, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Cindy Lichtenhahn believes in the therapeutic benefits of massage to not only relieve pain and promote well-being, but also improve the function of the network of vessels and nodes that serves as a kind of drainage system for the body. Lichtenhahn does both in operating Grand Mesa Therapeutic Massage and […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has once again been recognized as a Health Links Certified Healthy Workplace Leader, a designation that reflects efforts to foster a culture of health and safety. “We are extremely proud to have earned this certification for the fourth year in a row,” said Lana Birch, wellness coordinator at Community Hospital. […]